Plant Operations Director - Recovery

Summit BHC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operations Director oversees Plant Operations at two facilities: Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair and St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard. The role is responsible for maintenance and regulatory compliance of facility buildings, grounds, fixtures, and equipment, and may oversee multiple functional areas such as safety, security, maintenance, facilities, materials management, and housekeeping. The Director serves as the organization’s emergency management and safety officer and supervises and coordinates department staff. The position is onsite and is not remote. It requires maintaining safe, sanitary, attractive, and orderly facilities; coordinating emergency preparedness and response; managing preventative maintenance, staff, vendors, supplies, and budgets; and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The Director may also provide onsite coverage or other program support as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Five or more years of experience in maintenance or facility operations required; healthcare facility experience preferred.
Knowledge of standard and safe maintenance practices, procedures, and tools in general building and maintenance trades.
Three or more years of construction or maintenance supervisory/management experience required.
Valid state driver’s license if required by the state and facility.
CPR certification and de-escalation training may be required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical field, or two or more years of college-level construction trade education.
Healthcare facility experience.
Certification or licensure in a trade such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain facilities and ensure physical-environment and emergency-management standards comply with requirements of OSHA, EPA, CDC, CARF, TJC, fire marshals, health departments, and other regulatory agencies.
Oversee general building maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs, and electrical work; ensure projects are timely, safe, within budget, and meet cleaning and safety standards.
Conduct regular physical-environment inspections, identify repair needs, safety concerns, and compliance issues, and maintain facility safety records.
Identify and prioritize issues, collaborate with department and corporate leaders, and communicate instructions, expectations, and timelines clearly.
Serve as Life Safety and Security Officer, coordinate and report on the Safety and Security Program with the Safety Committee, and intervene in situations posing immediate threats to people or property.
Ensure staff participate in fire-safety and disaster-preparedness drills and annual fire-safety training.
Lead internal and external emergency-management programs, respond promptly to facility fire and disaster situations, and assist with emergency plans.
Ensure preventative maintenance and documentation for equipment and systems, including vehicles, housekeeping equipment, water and sewage systems, emergency and primary electrical systems, telephone systems, fire alarms, and heating and cooling systems.
As applicable, lead staff hiring, orientation, performance assessment and management, motivation, training, scheduling, and coaching.
Maintain productivity aligned with client census and limit unnecessary overtime or excessive staff hours; manage staff schedules and contingency staffing plans.
Maintain staff accountability for job performance, quality and safety compliance, client safety, attendance, policies, conduct, and behavior.
Identify staff education needs and ensure staff attend relevant education programs.
Maintain buildings and grounds in all seasons; be available for snow removal and transporting staff in company vehicles during inclement weather.
Determine equipment, material, and supply needs; place orders and maintain inventories.
Coordinate and supervise regulatory inspections by outside agencies.
Inspect work performed by internal staff and external workers to ensure standards are met and facilities remain sanitary, attractive, safe, and orderly.
Plan and monitor the maintenance budget and reduce costs while maintaining service quality.
Manage outside service vendors and contractors and coordinate their work.
Keep the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database up to date.
As needed, provide onsite coverage for other programs, develop and execute programs according to market needs, and provide training, case consultation, or Administrator On Call coverage during or after program hours.
Perform assigned Leadership Rounds to identify physical-environment, safety, and infection-control concerns and provide real-time education on facility processes.